This research builds on a cohort study developed under the Consortium for Research on Equitable Health Systems, which examined the factors influencing health professionals’ job location choices. In South Africa, a cohort of 377 new nursing graduates was established in 2008 and maintained 98% follow-up after two years. Current RESYST research aims to continue monitoring the job location choices of this nursing cohort for a further five years.
Monitoring the job choices of nurses in South Africa
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